CONSIDER ADDING SOME ETFs TO YOUR PORTFOLIO Low cost, tax efficient, transparent Represent every asset class:Stocks, bonds, commodities alternatives. “From micro to mega caps, from Argentina to Vietnam, from Treasuries to junk bonds and from aluminum to wheat…” – Matt Hougan Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
Funds
CONSIDER SOME HIGH ACTIVE SHARE FUNDS WITH LOW TURNOVER
CONSIDER SOME HIGH ACTIVE SHARE FUNDS WITH LOW TURNOVER Most investors moving into passive index funds Contrarian move would be to own a few actively managed funds Add low turnover as a criteria Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
ACT LIKE A CONTRARIAN AND SYSTEMATICALLY REBALANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO
ACT LIKE A CONTRARIAN AND SYSTEMATICALLY REBALANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO Periodically adjust back to pre-determined allocations Trim big winners Add to substantial laggards Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
IF YOU WANT TO BEAT THE MARKET, YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THE MARKET
IF YOU WANT TO BEAT THE MARKET, YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THE MARKET In less transparent, smaller, less liquid markets active managers can still make a difference A combination of index funds & actively managed funds in areas such as corporate & municipal bonds, small cap stocks, & internationally based companies still […]
CONSIDER A MUNICIPAL BOND FUND FOR THE TAXABLE PART OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
CONSIDER A MUNICIPAL BOND FUND FOR THE TAXABLE PART OF YOUR PORTFOLIO MUNI ADVANTAGE Tax exempt from federal taxes Some are exempt from state and local taxes Pockets of municipal bond opportunity offering secure and attractive yields and returns Can be a minefield financially and politically Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
CONSIDER SELLING A MUTUAL FUND WHEN THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS:
CONSIDER SELLING A MUTUAL FUND WHEN THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS: The manager you know and trust leaves the fund A change in strategy at a fund Two years or more of significant losses The flip side: consider selling if a fund has phenomenal outperformance. A fund’s expenses go up If you are uncomfortable with the fund, […]